Celebrate a rural County Christmas

Whether you want to get started on your Christmas shopping or are looking for a fun family activity, kick off the Christmas season in rural Strathcona County with two events.

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Christmas in the Heartland

Enjoy country markets and activities for the whole family at various locations in north Strathcona County.

Saturday, November 30, 2024

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Artisans and crafters
• Ice carvings
• Nativity displays
• Sleigh rides
• Holiday music and more!

7 p.m. - Fireworks display in Josephburg

For more details about Christmas in the Heartland, please visit the Josephburg Ag Society webpage: https://josephburg-ag.ca/christmas-in-the-heartland/

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Christmas in the Country

Enjoy country markets and activities for the whole family at various locations in south rural Strathcona County.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Santa visits
• Sleigh rides
• Fun activities
• Delicious food and more!

4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fire Station #2 (22142 South Cooking Lake Road):

• Free hot chocolate
• Santa visits
• Cookie decorating
• A free light lunch provided by the South Cooking Lake Community League
• Fireworks display

See the poster for full details: Christmas in the Country poster (3.4 MB)

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Bus tours

Each event includes bus tours to several stops in the community featuring Christmas markets, children's activities and festive food. Note: bus rides do not include the evening fireworks shows.

Bus tours will depart from and return to the Bethel Transit Terminal located at 650 Bethel Drive, Sherwood Park.

• Departure time: 9:45 a.m.
• Return time: 4 p.m.

Cost: $10 per adult. 12 and under: free, 70 and over: free.

Christmas in the Heartland: Ticket link

Note: Ticket sales for Christmas in the Heartland close on November 22.

• Route stops:
  • Bethany Church
  • Brookville Hall
  • Partridge Hill Hall
  • Josephburg Hall
  • Moyer Recreation Centre

Christmas in the Country (Route A): Ticket link

Note: Ticket sales for Christmas in the Country close on November 29.

• Route stops:
  • Colchester Hall
  • St. Lukes School
  • South Cooking Lake Hall
  • Ministik Church
  • Deville/North Cooking Lake Hall
  • Uncas School

Christmas in the Country (Route B): Ticket link

Note: Ticket sales for Christmas in the Country close on November 29.

• Route stops:
  • Holy Redeemer School
  • Ardrossan 55 Plus Club
  • UNCAS School
  • Deville/North Cooking Lake Hall
  • Hastings Lake
  • Ministik Church